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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Not bad, but the design definitely borrows cues from both the Viper and Ferrrari 599. I wouldn't mind having the auto rev matching feature on downshifts since my heel and toe technique is less than perfect.

All academic, since having spent all my money on my now totally outmoded C5, I can't afford one.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Yeah, 599, or Aston Martin. Looks cool. Don't care for the back end much though.

If you've ever played Texas Hold em', you know the term 'pot committed' and that's what I am with my C5Z. I'm keeping mine too.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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It's not terrible but just as they said several times, very euro. It's not for me that's for sure although it may grow on me after some years. I just don't see much Corvette in it.

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Nope. Not diggin it
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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****ed it up just like the camaro. Front end looks great, back looks like total ****. I will pass. C5/6 are way better looking cars.

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Rear fascia and taillights looks awful. Awful !!!!
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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I love everything about it except the rear end.... Looks like a camaro to me.... The interior is awesome... No doubt they will be sold out for the first year....
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I love everything about it except the rear end.... Looks like a camaro to me.... The interior is awesome... No doubt they will be sold out for the first year....

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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I wonder how long until somebody wraps one around a tree.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Oooops Engineers made this by looking at Aston martin poster.....just checked Silver C7 posted on CNN-money......man from sideways it looks like Aston martin, kind of Euro-Import-US mix car. Iam liking my C5Z even more now.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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I have been looking at new mods for my bolt on c5, calling tmrw to finalize my mods and plans!!! i like the c7 but plan on getting one in 2-3 years after platform is wrinkled out and rear is changed a bit.

C5 will never be out of date, maybe not the most aggressive styling, or electronics but is a wonderful for anbody getting into any form of car fun, and has the ability to be competitive on many levels.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Love it but hate the rear end. At least now the price of C6's will start to go down slowly.
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no C5.. no care...
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I like it.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:33 AM
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Ehhh not for me....

Looks like if i ever upgrade from C5 it ll be one of the wide body C6s
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I, like it!
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Seats look nice. Waiting to see the British Top Gear review.....
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To copy the sentiment of a Jalopnik comment:

It looks like the product of 7 designers who never met.
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Originally Posted by BLOWNBLUEZ06
Yeah, 599, or Aston Martin. Looks cool. Don't care for the back end much though.

If you've ever played Texas Hold em', you know the term 'pot committed' and that's what I am with my C5Z. I'm keeping mine too.
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